The words equality and equity often get used interchangeably, but they have quite different meanings. Equality is an objective term — it means just what it implies and there is little room for debate.

Many people, including some high-profile celebrities, have been arguing that the concept of equity is the same as equality of outcome. According to dictionary definitions and previous research, ...

E quity has become a familiar term on American college campuses in recent years, as well as a flash point in the nation’s culture wars. Centers for teaching and learning embrace it, as do institutes ...

Isn’t the debate about the relative values of equality and equity in schools interesting? For many people, equality of opportunity is all that matters: Give everyone the same opportunities, let them ...